Some of the greatest challenges for disciples of Christ come from worldly attachments. Riches, glory, entertainment and sometimes even family. The latter being one or more members for selfish reasons may hold you back from spending time doing the Lord’s work. Another reason could be that they cannot see the value or rewards in it and so want you to spend more if not all of your time in earning more money or building up your career both of which to them have tangible results. Disciples are not called to abandon their families who are in need of them but to remember the need and importance of serving the Lord our God to build His Kingdom as well.
Lord Jesus I humbly implore that You pave the way for me and I will serve You in any capacity with joy. I will gladly suffer in or for Your name. Glory to You O Lord, my God. Amen
FIRST READING
1 Corinthians 7:25–31
GOSPEL
Luke 6:20–26
Raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said:
“Blessed are you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours. Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who are now weeping, for you will laugh. Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude and insult you, and denounce your name as evil on account of the Son of Man.
Rejoice and leap for joy on that day! Behold, your reward will be great in heaven. For their ancestors treated the prophets in the same way.
But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation. But woe to you who are filled now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will grieve and weep. Woe to you when all speak well of you, for their ancestors treated the false prophets in this way.”
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